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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus

Blacksburg, VA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

3 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

2 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What is a non-health related social problem in the US?
What salary do you hope to make as a DO?
Who would you nominate for Time magazine's person of the year?

What was the most interesting question?

If I had to amputate someone's limb, what steps would I take post amputation?

What was the most difficult question?

See above
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

3 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

6 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

2 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

I read their website, SDN and the OMC info book for 2008.

What impressed you positively?

The affiliation of VCOM with Virginia Tech.

What impressed you negatively?

How fake some of the admissions people were. I felt like I was in the middle of a 7th grade popularity contest based on two minutes of interaction.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

VCOM has a dual PhD/DO program.

What are your general comments?

Some of the interviewers/admissions staffers seemed a bit immature. Other than that, great facilities, great affiliations with VT, I hope I get to attend!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Don't base your judgment of applicants based on how much they kiss your rear...base it on their cred